Madison County Released Inmates Search

Madison County released inmates records are handled by the Madison County Sheriff's Office in Anderson, Indiana, serving a county of roughly 129,000 people in central Indiana east of Indianapolis. If you need to find out whether someone is in the county jail right now or was recently let go, the sheriff and the county jail system are your main sources. This page covers how to search Madison County released inmates records, which online tools cover this county, and what statewide resources are available when you need more information.

Madison County Sheriff and Jail Operations

The Madison County Sheriff's Office oversees the county jail at 720 Central Avenue, Anderson, IN 46016. The sheriff's main line is (765) 646-9285. You can find general department information at sheriffofmadisoncounty.com. The sheriff handles all local inmate bookings, custody management, and releases. When someone is booked into the Madison County Jail, a record is created that persists in the system after release.

Indiana law places full responsibility for the county jail on the sheriff. Under Indiana Code 36-2-13, the sheriff must keep proper custody records for all inmates held at the local facility. That legal duty makes the Madison County Sheriff's Office the most authoritative local source for released inmates information. The jail system logs booking details, charges, and release dates for every person who passes through.

Madison County sits in central Indiana, bordered by Tipton, Grant, Delaware, Henry, Hancock, Hamilton, and Clinton counties. The county jail serves all municipalities within the county, including Anderson and surrounding areas.

Madison County Jail Inmate Search

The Madison County Jail maintains a public inmate search tool at madisonjail.org. That site shows current inmates at the county facility. It is free and open to anyone. You can search by name and view basic booking information for people in custody. The site is updated directly from the jail management system, so results reflect the current population at the facility.

The screenshot below was taken from the Madison County Jail's public inmate search page, which is the county's main online tool for custody lookups.

This tool is the fastest way to confirm whether a specific person is currently held in the Madison County Jail. For people recently released, use VINE or call the sheriff's office at (765) 646-9285 to get release date information.

The statewide Indiana County Jail Public Portal also covers Madison County. That portal aggregates data from county jails across the state and is a reliable backup when the local site is not returning the results you need. You can search by name and check custody status without visiting any county-specific website.

VINE Notifications for Madison County

Indiana's VINE system is active in Madison County. VINE is a free, public tool that tracks inmate custody status at county jails and state prisons. To search, visit vinelink.vineapps.com and select Indiana. Enter the name of the person you are looking for. The system will show current custody status and, for recent releases, may include a release date. You can also reach VINE by phone at 866-959-8463 at any hour without needing to set up an account.

If you want to be notified automatically when someone's custody status changes at the Madison County Jail, you can register with VINE. That service sends alerts by phone, text, or email when a release, transfer, or other custody event occurs. Registration is free and takes only a few minutes online.

Indiana also runs the SAVIN system at indianasavin.in.gov. SAVIN covers both county jails and IDOC state prisons. If a person moved from the Madison County Jail to a state facility during the sentencing process, SAVIN is the right tool to track that change. Under the 210 IAC 3-1-6 standard referenced in Indiana corrections rules, facilities are required to feed custody changes into these notification systems.

The screenshot below shows the VINELink interface used to check inmate status for Madison County and other Indiana counties.

Register here to get automatic alerts about specific inmates currently held or recently released from the Madison County Jail.

State Prison Lookups Through IDOC

Not all Madison County cases end with time at the local jail. People convicted of felonies may be transferred to Indiana Department of Correction facilities. The Indiana Offender Locator lets you search for anyone currently in IDOC custody or recently released from a state prison. Enter a name or IDOC number. That system covers state facilities only and does not pull data from the Madison County Jail.

Under IC 11-8-2-5, IDOC must maintain records on people in its custody and make them accessible through proper public access processes. If you need official records from a state facility tied to a Madison County case, submit a request through in.gov/idoc. The IDOC main contact number is (317) 232-5711.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana Offender Locator, the main state-level tool for people who went from Madison County to a state prison.

Use this tool when a Madison County case resulted in a state prison sentence rather than jail time served locally.

Criminal History and Court Records

For a full criminal history, the Indiana State Police provides a limited criminal history search at in.gov/isp. It costs $16.32 online or $15 by mail. The report covers arrests, charges, and court outcomes across all Indiana counties, including Madison County cases. It is more thorough than a jail lookup and useful when you need a complete view of someone's Indiana record.

For specific case details, Indiana Courts MyCase covers Madison County Circuit Court and Superior Courts. Search by name or case number to see filings, hearing dates, and final dispositions at no cost. MyCase does not show real-time jail data, but it shows how criminal cases concluded, which often matters most when researching someone's history.

Indiana's public records law at IC 5-14-3-3 gives the public access to most government records, including jail logs and booking sheets from the Madison County Sheriff's Office. Active investigation materials and some personal data are exempt under IC 5-14-3-4, but basic inmate and release records are open. Send a written request to the sheriff's office if you need a specific document from the jail.

Sex Offender Registry

Some people released from the Madison County Jail are required by law to register as sex offenders. The Indiana Sex Offender Registry at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php is a free public database. Search by name, county, or location. If a released inmate from Madison County is on the registry, their current address, offense details, and photo will appear. The database is updated regularly and is one of the most complete public sources for this type of information in Indiana.

Getting Jail Records Directly

To get a formal copy of a booking record or release log from Madison County, submit a public records request to the Madison County Sheriff's Office. Call (765) 646-9285 first to confirm the process and what information staff need. Written requests should include the full name of the person and approximate booking or release dates. Send requests to 720 Central Avenue, Anderson, IN 46016.

For criminal case documents, contact the Madison County Clerk of Courts. The clerk holds official court filings and can produce certified copies. Many of those same records appear for free on MyCase. The ISP criminal history report is the most efficient choice if you need a single official document covering a person's full Indiana record. Staff at the clerk's office can also direct you to the right resources if you are unsure where to start.

Cities in Madison County

Anderson is the only city in Madison County that meets the population threshold for its own page. Other communities in the county do not qualify but may still have residents whose records appear in the Madison County Jail system.

Nearby Counties

Madison County is surrounded by seven Indiana counties, each with separate sheriff offices and jail systems handling released inmates records.